OBJECTIVES The aim of this research was to assess the efficacy of the new generation micro-fractional CO2 laser low dose energy (Aphrodite, BH LASER, France) in the treatment of genitourinary… Click to show full abstract
OBJECTIVES The aim of this research was to assess the efficacy of the new generation micro-fractional CO2 laser low dose energy (Aphrodite, BH LASER, France) in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective interventional clinical study, included a total of 25 menopausal symptomatic patients and 25 non-menopausal symptomatic patients having symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy. There were only two laser sessions spaced at 6 weeks. It was evaluated the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the QoL at baseline, 3 and 6 months. RESULTS: The study showed a significant improvement in both groups when assessing FSFI scores at 3- and 6-months follow-up compared to baseline (p < 0.05) and secondary it was observed a significant initial improvement of QoL score at 3 and 6 months (p < 0.05), compared to baseline. There were no important adverse events registered during the study period. CONCLUSIONS The new micro-fractionated laser device with low dose energy - 18 Watts, demonstrated significant improvement of genitourinary syndrome in both non-menopausal and post-menopausal women with no important adverse event.
               
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